What are the responsibilities and job description for the HGV Driver position at SSE Enterprise?
HGV Driver
Job Number : 551634
Closing at : Mar 6 2025 - 23 : 55 GMT
Base location : Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot
Salary : £28,072 - £32,605 overtime a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours | options available
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part SSE's drive towards Net Zero by upgrading and maintaining our overhead line network. You will be working as part of a team carrying out maintenance and construction works on our overhead electricity network, installing poles and pole mounted equipment. This is a physically demanding role which will involve you working outdoors and on public highways, farms and wilderness areas, operating a lorry mounted loader and a Unimog mounted crane.
You have :
- An HGV Class 2 License as this is required for this role.
- Experience operating a lorry mounted loader (HIAB), have Slinger / Signaller experience.
- Safety is our number one priority and you must be confident to act on your own initiative and as part of a team, completing on site risk assessments and lifting plans.
- Flexibility will be required for this role, as you may be required to form part of a call out rota to attend to emergencies outside of normal working hours as required.
- You must also be confident to work on your own and as part of a team, completing on site risk assessments and lifting plans.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24 / 7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Robert on / 01738 341105 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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Salary : $28,072 - $32,605
